Patents Assigned to SMI & HYDRAULICS, INC.
  • ROUNDING SYSTEM AND METHOD USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CONICAL OR CYLINDRICAL STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20140042210
    Abstract: A can rounding system and method that uses arms that are able to maintain cans in a concentric arrangement during the welding process. The arms enable the can rounding system to maintain the concentric positions in order to achieve improved circular dimensions and increase the overall efficiency in the construction of cylindrical and conical structures, such as wind towers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: SMI & Hydraulics, Inc.
    Inventors: David Schrunk, Mitch Groen
  • Rounding system and method used in the manufacture of wind towers
    Patent number: 8561445
    Abstract: A can rounding system and method that uses arms that are able to maintain cans in a concentric arrangement during the welding process. The arms enable the can rounding system to maintain the concentric positions in order to achieve improved circular dimensions and increase the overall efficiency in the construction of cylindrical and conical structures, such as wind towers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: SMI & Hydraulics, Inc.
    Inventors: David Schrunk, Mitch Groen
  • Rounding System and Method Used in the Manufacture of Conical or Cylindrical Structures
    Publication number: 20100095729
    Abstract: A can rounding system and method that uses arms that are able to maintain cans in a concentric arrangement during the welding process. The arms enable the can rounding system to maintain the concentric positions in order to achieve improved circular dimensions and increase the overall efficiency in the construction of cylindrical and conical structures, such as wind towers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: SMI & HYDRAULICS, INC.
    Inventors: David Schrunk, Mitch Groen